Lead Offshore Project Manager - Engineering and Delivery

Gattaca; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca seeks a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale engineering projects in a fast-paced environment. You will plan schedules, coordinate offshore and on-site activities, manage budgets and risks, and drive safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

You will build strong client and stakeholder relationships, oversee change control, and contribute to tender submissions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within engineering, offshore, energy, or related technical environments.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects including modification, testing, mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and project delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate execution.
• Demonstrated leadership, motivating teams and building effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple medium and large-scale projects, ensuring contractual, technical, commercial, and operational objectives are achieved.
• Develop project plans, resource requirements, schedules, and delivery timelines while proactively managing risks, priorities, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support activities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project budgets, financial performance, invoicing schedules, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee change control processes and identify variation opportunities to maximise project success and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, project governance, and financial controls.
• Escalate commercial, operational, or project risks where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure expectations are understood and met through effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support client meetings, project reviews, and ongoing customer engagement activities.
• Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposal development.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, technical specifications, and project tracking systems.
• Prepare and manage offshore information packs, procedures, and project records.
• Provide regular project updates and ensure accurate reporting of progress, risks, and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through project reviews, lessons learned, and customer feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, and overall delivery performance.

Skills

Project management

Offshore experience

Equipment projects

Technical interpretation

Leadership

Organisation & communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

PM certification/qualification

Job description

Gattaca seeks a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale engineering projects in a fast-paced environment. You will plan schedules, coordinate offshore and on-site activities, manage budgets and risks, and drive safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

You will build strong client and stakeholder relationships, oversee change control, and contribute to tender submissions and continuous improvement initiatives.